This week's top 5 things to doIssue 241 | Chris Levine
Thursday 28 October 2021
There is fun for all the family in Norfolk this week. Be amazed by a spectacular exhibition at Houghton Hall, join Dippy and the gang at The Dinosaur Park, take part in Holkham's Parkrun, watch Jack and Jay at The Hippodrome for a Halloween spooktacular event, or grab your glass and head down to Norwich Beer Festival!
Houghton Hall is set to be transformed by a major solo exhibition of contemporary artist, Chris Levine, 528 Hz Love Frequency. The exhibition will feature a series of new holographic artworks, print works and large immersive laser and LED installations. The centrepiece of the show is a monumental spherical structure. This vast new sculptural work with 3D ambisonic sound will come to life as darkness falls over an imposing landscape.
Runs until Thursday 23 December 2021
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Join Dippy the dinosaur this Halloween weekend. Enjoy lots of spooky fun across the park including storytelling, pumpkin carving, Halloween crafts and exploring. Go to the theatre to enjoy a spooktacular movie on the big screen and join Dippy and his friends for some fangtastic live entertainment. Make sure to come dressed up as you may be in for a chance of winning a prize!
Runs until the Sunday 31 October
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Join fellow runners at Holkham Hall for a 5K course running through sweeping park and farmland, beautiful woods, historic buildings and monuments such as the Obelisk, the thatched Ice House and the stunning Holkham Hall.
Free entry - Remember to register to Parkrun before you attend.
Saturday 30 October
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Join Jack Jay and Johnny Mac on a spooky adventure at The Hippodrome this Halloween. Whether they are trying to save The Hippodrome's cast against evil, mysterious characters, or just getting up to no good! All families are encouraged to get their fancy dress costumes ready for the biggest Halloween party yet!
Free entry
Runs until the Sunday 31 October
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Head down to The Norwich Beer Festival at St Andrew's Hall and take your pick from over 200 cask-conditioned real ales, a range of traditional ciders and perries from Britain's independent brewers, along with draught from the rest of the world. Discover talks and tastings and get exclusive insight into the brewing process, as well as beer and cider tasting, to know which food pairings work best. Runs until Saturday 30 October
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Halloween Byfords and The Pigs are getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend. Byfords Café is serving a range of ghostly treats including a vampire fizz cocktail, sweat treats and a Halloween themed afternoon tea. The Pigs is offering Trick or Treat bags to all little ones who complete the activity pack, a horrifying pudding table on Sunday and best yet, on the 31st
kids eat FREE when accompanied by one full-paying adult.
Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 October
Piggy Roast Book yourself into The Pigs
for a proper roast this Sunday and enjoy a choice of roasted sirloin beef, slow-cooked belly of pork or local mushroom & chestnut roast; all served with The Pigs' famous dripping roasted potatoes, honey-glazed root vegetables, braised red cabbage and cauliflower cheese.
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Street Feast Head to The Ffolkes for Street Feast and enjoy an evening filled with incredible food including Burger Smith and Bucket List, delicious cocktails and great music. To top it off, entry is free during the lunchtime period for all!
Free entry 12noon-5pm
£3 entry per person from 5pm
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